Certified Veterinary Technician at College Station Cat Clinic

College Station Cat Clinic•Wheaton, IL

14h

About The Position

College Station Cat Clinic is a feline-exclusive veterinary hospital near historic downtown Wheaton. Its practice philosophy emphasizes teamwork and communication, delivering up-to-date services compassionately and humanely while being sensitive to clients. The clinic strives for excellence in medicine, surgery, and service to enrich and lengthen the relationship between people and their cats. The Credentialed Veterinary Technician provides high-quality patient care and supports veterinarians so client interactions and procedures proceed seamlessly. The role applies professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. The clinic is cat-only, and experience, love, and focus on feline medicine are highly preferred.

Requirements

Hold a state license to work as a certified, licensed, or registered veterinary technician in the state of desired employment.
Be able to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; lift patients or carry equipment weighing more than 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Have basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Have basic math skills and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
Have strong communication skills to support patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience, love, and focus on feline medicine.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in practicing veterinary medicine and surgery, and perform other tasks as needed.
Support outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their vital signs during procedures.
Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs in accordance with proper safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Clean and straighten examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock examination rooms.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Interact with clients warmly, courteously, and professionally, and provide compassionate care to patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.